Strategic emergency response partnerships Business continuity management Providing effective emergency management necessitates robust partnerships with essential stakeholders to achieve a coordinated response to both internal and external challenges and to drive continued improvements. ADNOC proactively collaborates with organizations such as RECSO, LASTFIRE, the Civil Defense Authority of Abu Dhabi, the UAE National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority and local authorities to bolster emergency planning, conduct scenario-based exercises and develop unified response frameworks throughout its operations. Marine environmental protection collaboration In 2024, ADNOC successfully concluded a 10-year joint technical cooperation project with the Japan Cooperation Center Petroleum, supported by Cosmo Energy and the Maritime Disaster Prevention Center. The project focused on enhancing ADNOC Group’s capabilities in oil spill prevention and response. Key components included conducting tidal current surveys, performing oil drifting simulations, developing an Environmental Sensitivity Index and establishing a comprehensive oil spill response plan tailored to ADNOC’s operational environment. The overarching objective was to foster international cooperation in petroleum-related technological development, with a specific focus on marine environmental protection. The project exemplifies long-term collaboration and knowledge exchange between the UAE and Japan. We have worked to implement a holistic management strategy that encompasses strategic planning, risk mitigation and proactive decision- making to streamline business operations, protecting our employees, contractors and communities. ADNOC is dedicated to maintaining a resilient Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in adherence with UAE NCEMA 7000:2021 standards. Key implementation strategies include: • Developing a resilient BCMS for smooth operations during disruptions • Establishing a robust BCMS governance framework for effective BCMS management • Conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments • Creating strategies to protect essential operations, reduce disruptions, and achieve rapid recovery • Developing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and response plans to help the swift recovery of critical operations and strengthen organizational resilience • Providing training and raising awareness for preparedness • Conducting exercises to validate BCP effectiveness • Embedding BCM activities across our operations • Regularly reviewing and enhancing the BCMS 57 ADNOC Sustainability Report 2024 KEEPING OUR PEOPLE SAFE ADVANCING NET ZERO EMPOWERING LIVES HOW WE OPERATE SUSTAINABILITY AT ADNOC ABOUT ADNOC PROTECTING NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY